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The Americans
Set during the Cold War period in the 1980s, The Americans is the story of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, two Soviet KGB officers posing as an American married couple in the suburbs of Washington D.C. and their neighbor, Stan Beeman, an FBI Counterintelligence agent.
- Created by:
- Joe Weisberg
- Cast:
- Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Holly Taylor, Keidrich Sellati
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- FX
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Season 2
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E01
Episode 1
★ 7.7Comrades
2014-02-26 · 49mElizabeth comes back from her injury and straight into what should have been a routine mission – but it goes awry, leaving her and Philip in fear not only for themselves but for their whole network… and family. Paige's suspicions have only grown in her mother's absence. Meanwhile, Stan continues to fall for the Russian agent who has started to play him.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.0Cardinal
2014-03-05 · 47mAs Philip investigates the fallout from the last operation, Elizabeth sticks close to home, concerned for her family until she gets a mysterious distress signal. Meanwhile, a walk-in arrives at the Rezidentura - providing both Nina and Stan with unique opportunities.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.9The Walk In
2014-03-12 · 46mPhilip and Elizabeth complete their next mission - but not without complications - and Philip's fears about Elizabeth's readiness for action deepen. Stan tracks the KGB walk-in which leads to much praise at work and a deepening of his attachment to, and dependence on, Nina. Meanwhile, Paige snoops into her mother's family background and Oleg begins to scrutinize Nina's secret operation.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.6A Little Night Music
2014-03-19 · 46mJust when Philip and Elizabeth think they have a quiet road ahead, an old friend returns to complicate things. Not only do they have to intercept a target who could prove valuable to the Soviet Union, but they also have to take on an important rogue mission without the support of the Centre. Divisions inside the Rezidentura deepen between Oleg and Arkady and there’s an upheaval at the FBI as the chickens come home to roost for Agent Gaad. Meanwhile, Martha’s frustrations threaten to blow Philip’s cover.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.2The Deal
2014-03-26 · 54mPhilip and Elizabeth are finally assigned a new handler as Philip works to clean up the mess of the last operation and Elizabeth, in disguise as Clark's sister Jennifer, does her best to smooth things over with Martha. As Stan searches for a missing scientist, Oleg and Arkady continue to argue over how best to handle the situation on their side, leaving Nina once again caught between the FBI and KGB.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.3Behind the Red Door
2014-04-02 · 50mA dangerous Naval officer becomes the key to Philip and Elizabeth’s mission as well as a potential threat to their family's safety. Lucia, a Sandinista intelligence officer working with the Jennings, is tasked with getting Elizabeth access to Capitol Hill. Stan struggles with the potential costs of protecting Nina.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.3ARPANET
2014-04-09 · 43mPhilip uses his agent Charles Duluth to help him gain access to an early precursor to the Internet so that the KGB can bug American government communications. Nina faces the threat of a potential FBI polygraph exam, bringing her closer to KGB colleague Oleg.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.0New Car
2014-04-16 · 50mPhilip and Elizabeth both find themselves faced with painful turns in their various missions. Stan fights to gain access to an American military program that could give him the upper hand in his battle of wills with Oleg.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.2Martial Eagle
2014-04-23 · 50mPhilip and Elizabeth’s long-planned mission turns ugly, impacting each of them in different ways. Stan digs in deeper at work as his personal life continues to unravel.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.5Yousaf
2014-04-30 · 50mA new mission with international stakes has Philip calling on Annelise for assistance just as an old foe returns to D.C. with a vendetta. Stan makes a discovery that could put the FBI hot on the trail of illegals.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.6Stealth
2014-05-07 · 47mElizabeth makes a shocking discovery about Kate. Philip pursues a contact for information about stealth. Stan continues his pursuit of the illegals.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.1Operation Chronicle
2014-05-14 · 45mWith Larrick closing in, Elizabeth rushes to exfiltrate Jared while Philip readies Fred for a crucial mission. Arkady finally plays his hand, forcing Stan to make an impossible choice.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 8.6Echo
2014-05-21 · 49mNo one is safe as Philip and Elizabeth evacuate their children while trying to complete the mission. Stan holds Nina's future in his hands.
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Keri Russell
Elizabeth Jennings
Matthew Rhys
Philip Jennings
Holly Taylor
Paige Jennings
Keidrich Sellati
Henry Jennings
Noah Emmerich
Stan Beeman
Costa Ronin
Oleg Igorevich Burov
Margo Martindale
Claudia